Popular bakery chain Millie's Cookies has opened up a brand new store on the Headrow in Leeds city centre.
Founded in 1985, Millie's Cookies is a popular chain of retail bakeries famous for their delicious cookies (obviously).
They also serve up a range of hot drinks, muffins and novelty gifts such as gigantic heart-shaped cookies which customers can customise with their own messages written in colourful icing.
The huge company operates stores in the United Kingdom, France, Germany India, Egypt, Malta and Hong Kong.
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They have now opened up their second Leeds location on The Headrow, with their first still proving a major hit at The White Rose Shopping Centre.
They now have over 90 stores across the UK and are still continuing to expand and serve their freshly baked goods to the masses.
The opening on the Headrow is part of the exciting expansion of that area of the city, following the recent reopening of the popular steakhouse Miller & Carter after a whopping £400k refurbishment.
Whether you're looking for to gift a giant cookie for a birthday, anniversary or just because, Millie's Cookies offer a delivery option as well as a free same-day click and collect service so you can plan your special occasion in advance.
They also serve up mouthwatering treats such as Stuffed and Loaded Cookie Pies, mix and match boxes of up to 50 miniature cookies and beautifully iced cup cakes which change with the seasons.
So next time you're looking to curb that sweet craving, head to Millie's Cookies on the Headrow and see what they have to offer.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Clementine Hall -
15th February 2023 
